March 14-20, 2011
What does MS= mean to you?
People all over the nation are coming together to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis as we strive for a world free of MS. There are many ways to learn more, share what MS= means to you, and inspire by how you continue to move your life forward. Five minutes . . . an hour . . . or a day—from home or the office—here are our top ideas:
Be Orange—Wear Orange
- Order orange—wear from the Society Store
- Bring an ORANGE treat to work or school and use it as an opportunity to talk about MS Awareness Week.
Enter our video contest: What does MS= mean to you?
- Build awareness and inspire by sharing how you continue to move your life forward.
- Download the rules
- Enter now!
Engage your friends and family through email and social networks
- Update your email signature with banners and widgets or send an e-card.
- Use your blog, Facebook or Twitter to raise awareness.
- Link to and post on the Chapter’s Facebook page.
- Take a picture with an MS sign and share on your social networks or our Facebook page. (Sample signs: Join the Movement®, Move It, I Want to Help, MS=)
Share your voice!
- Write a letter to the editor or pitch your story to a local radio or TV station. Download media kit
- Share your story.
- Advocate for people living with MS by calling or writing your legislators or elected officials about an MS-related issue. (Washington, Alaska, Montana)
In your community
- Decorate a familiar statue or landmark with ORANGE (and post on our Facebook page)
- Put up Chapter posters. Download, print and post at your favorite coffee shop, community center, gym, or library.
- Host a “Try on MS” event at your local mall or school.(Download the toolkit)
Walk MS
- Participate in Walk MS!
Volunteer
- Volunteer for Walk MS or one of our other Chapter activities, events and programs.
Donate
- Hold a fundraiser during MS Awareness Week.
- Support the Society and change lives through financial contributions, gifts of goods and services, as well as introductions to potential corporate sponsors.